Catherine (Cathy) Evans Email & Phone Number

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Responsible for creating global strategies as well as leading and directing initiatives associated with:- Talent Acquisition- Talent Development - Succession Planning

Current Assignment: Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Independent contractor specializing in talent development with expertise in:- program design, development and delivery- talent identification and succession planning- leadership development and assessment- individual and team coaching- solid learning and development capabilities

Clarence, Ny

Created the Corporate, Talent Management - Center of Excellence function. Directed the planning and implementation of all talent management strategies (talent review and succession, individual development planning, leadership development, executive coaching assignments, coordinated assessment center participation for top talent, and performance management.)Initiated programs to ensure consistency of company-wide, global processes related to all talent management programs. Partnered with senior executives and human resources' business leaders to plan and review company-wide implementation strategies. Lead a cross-functional project team and designed a progressive, global performance management program. Developed a global leadership competency model integrating leadership capabilities designed specifically for the company.Introduced and embedded a blended approach for leadership development. Designed and implemented practical learning and development programs. Provided an alternative approach to leadership development at a time when the company was integrating acquired companies and leaders were inundated with travel commitments.

Framingham, Ma

Managed the company's organizational planning processes including workforce and succession planning. Prepared “cascade-up” approach to talent review due to the company’s fast growth and talent needs. Established a process to review current talent, gaps and recruiting strategies. Partnered with business leaders and management teams throughout the process. Facilitated talent calibration meetings including roll-up review to the president and executive staff. Coordinated third party assessment center activities and follow-up actions. Conducted individual feedback and development planning sessions using assessment data. Managed executive coaching needs and executive onboarding program. Facilitated corporate buyer/coach training and development program. Accountable for ensuring talent initiatives were suitable and successfully implemented.

Framingham, Ma

Supported new division growth from $200k to $1.5 billion. Created the Learning and Development department, selected and developed training staff. Partnered with key business leaders to create and deliver leadership and management development core curriculum. Developed implementation plans and delivered initial rollout of: Situational Self Leadership, Situational Leadership II, and High Performing Teams. Designed and delivered team-based communications and relationship building fundamentals using DiSC and MBTI. Worked with all levels of the organization including distribution center supervisors to create a Supervisory Training Programs and introduced multi-lingual process flow policies and procedures available at designated working stations.

E. Bridgewater, Ma

Hired to create Chadwick's of Boston's Corporate Training Department. Design customized training programs to fit the high volume and accelerated business growth needs (i.e. call center new hire orientation and training programs, call center customer service training programs and supervisory development workshops). Selected and developed a training staff to support the fast-paced, results oriented telemarketing environment.

Woonsocket, Ri

Responsible for managing and coordinating the company's five-day orientation and new managers training program held at corporate headquarters. Collaborated with key leaders to keep the program current and coached presenters on their content and delivery. Delivered training to targeted audiences: field management, distribution center management and home office supervisory groups. Prior to being promoted and relocated to CVS' Corporate Office, worked nine years (some part time during college) in operations in many management positions- managed various store locations the Buffalo, NY area including the regional training store. Responsible for the development of newly recruited members of management, assisted in the opening and closing of various store locations and assigned to problem stores to resolve operating issues.

Buffalo, Ny

Prior to being promoted and relocated to CVS' Corporate Office, worked (some part time during college) in operations in many management positions- managed various store locations the Buffalo, NY area including the regional training store. Responsible for the development of newly recruited members of management, assisted in the opening and closing of various store locations and assigned to problem stores to resolve operating issues.

Master Of Organizational Design And Leadership, Human Resources Development

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Education

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies